[Capdist-auditions] the rise above casting call

[Shaikh Niass]

Title: the rise above.
Production type: scripted TV series.
Union status: non sag/non union.
Compensation: non pay, meals provided in the area of shoot.
Date of shoot: tdb
location:albany,ny/troy, ny


This is a story of a group of friends who all have the same goal: to make it big. Though we all come from different backgrounds and families we chose to rise above all the doubts, struggles, and negativity to make our dreams become a reality.
Here are the characters you can audition for:

Lina Alonzo: she’s a sweetheart. She’s always seeing the brighter side of everything.  Even though she and her mom are having a hard time, Lina always had a beautiful voice and dances amazingly
Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: african american-latina.
 
Brian miller:  He’s kind of a hot head, but boy can he rap.  He thinks he’s the next Jay-Z.
Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: african american.
 

Sophie abella: a talented pianist and one hell of a singer.  She is a cool, laid-back, go with the flow type of girl who is dating Gabe, a guitarist/singer. Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: Caucasian.
 
Gabe Garcia: he’s the older brother of José Garcia. He’s funny, laid back, but also protective of the ones he loves. Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: Puerto Rican.
 
Erica Moore: she’s a female rapper.  She’s like Left-Eye from TLC crazy, passionate, outspoken and will fight for her what she believes in. she also dating Brian. Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: african american.
 

 
Mike O’Conner: a singer who’s a hopeless romantic, charming and every girl’s ideal boyfriend because he knows how to treat a lady however the only girl he wants is Courtney. He also has a step crew who competes in the k-blast step competition every year. Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: african american.
 

 
The lovely trio girl group Second Nature:
 
 Trish Daniels: she adds that fresh R&B style to the group; she’s like the big sister of the group. . Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: african american.
 
Courtney brooks: she’s a funny, down to earth kind of girl who brings that sexy but classy Latin style to the group.
Age: 18-25 Ethnicities: latina.
 
Brie o’day.  She can be a fire cracker when she’s pissed off but she can dance her ass off on the dance floor.18-25 
 ethnicities: Caucasian.
   The supporting cast: 
 
 Mrs. Garcia: old fashion Puerto Rican mother who don’t take any crap from anyone not even her own kids. Age: 40-50. Must be able to speak Spanish.
 
Mrs. Alonzo: the supporting mother who’s struggling to make ends meet but gets it done.
 Age: 40-50 Ethnicities: african american.
 

 
Background actors/extras any Ethnicities and any age.
 

 
 
Also is there any step crews out there I could use you for this project as well.
 
create a monolauge based on the character you fit best and Submit a video audition to shaikhniass at ymail.com. Thank you
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